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Worldwide Network Nigeria: Women in Development and Environment

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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Economic and Social: Citizenship and Governance Development Environment Habitat Social Development Sustainable Development Women/gender Equality Gender Issues and Advancement of Women: Advocacy and outreach Capacity building Education and training of women Human rights of women Millennium Development Goals Violence against women Women and the environment Women in power and decision-making Social Development: Poverty Social policy Sustainable Development: Gender equality Major Groups Sanitation NEPAD: Crosscutting issues (Gender and Capacity Development)
Geographic scope:	National
Country of activity:	Nigeria
Millennium Development Goals:	Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger Promote gender equality and empower women Ensure environmental sustainability
Mission statement:	1.To nurture grassroots participation and strengthen the role of women in Environmental Conservation, solid waste management, water and sanitation. 2. To develop small and medium scale enterprises, through skills acquisition, micro credit, counseling and training for women and youths. 3. To give technical assistance to NGOs, Community Based Organizations, women’s groups, men’s groups to design programs and execute projects that will lead to sustainable development. 4. To train women and youths on HIV/AIDS prevention & reproductive health 5. To promote programs and activities that will lead to women empowerment, gender equality and Good Governance in Nigeria. 6. To promote Non -formal Education for out of school youths to complete basic education.
Year established:	1992
Year of registration:	1997
Organizational structure:	Membership and Board
Number and type of members:	37
Affiliation with NGO networks:	NGO Committee on Social Development
Funding structure:	Membership fees or dues Fees for providing consulting or research services Donations and grants from domestic sources

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